Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with Simone Young

Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with Simone Young

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Chief Conductor Simone Young is world-renowned for her interpretation of the great symphonies and draws everything out of this life-affirming masterpiece, celebrating Beethoven’s vision of universal harmony through the power of music with a superb, all-Australasian quartet of singers.    Demonstrating the continued power of Beethoven's profoundly human message, acclaimed First…
Beethoven – The Piano Concertos

West Australian Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven – The Piano Concertos – The Emperor

Winthrop Hall Perth, WA, Australia
15 years of creation revealed over three stunning concerts – enjoy a portrait of Beethoven as the creative maverick, poet and genius. Beethoven’s ground-breaking piano concertos established him as one of the greatest of all composers. Acclaimed worldwide for his insightful musicianship and extraordinary virtuosity, Czech pianist Lukáš Vondráček has…

Corpus Medicorum: Atmosphere – Concert #4

Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
It’s time for another famous Corpus Medicorum Gala Concert – this time featuring the heavenly music of Richard Wagner. Welcoming two very special guests – Lee Abrahmsen and Warwick Fyfe as they delight you with opera highlights including music from The Meistersingers, Lohengrin and more. Come dressed in your finest…

Empire Theatre: Australian Army Band

The Empire Theatres, Toowoomba 54-56 Neil Street, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
This special Christmas performance is not to be missed! Since its formation in 1949, the Australian Army Band Brisbane has become known throughout Queensland as one of the finest Military Bands in Australia, earning a reputation for its musical excellence and impressive military appearance. Australian Army Band Brisbane supports the…

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Live in Concert

Hamer Hall 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a celebration of the holiday spirit no home should be without! Why is the Grinch such a grouch? No one seems to know, until little Cindy Lou Who takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and the Grinch’s world…
Nocturne

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra: Nocturne

Grainger Studio Adelaide, SA, Australia
Copland captures the stillness of night and the quiet resilience of the American spirit in his Rodeo: Corral Nocturne. Silvestrov’s Prayer for Ukraine is a poignant meditation on hope, and Caroline Shaw’s in manus tuas and Entr’acte introduce contemporary textures and hypnotic rhythms. A featherlight touch of piano in Silvestrov’s The Messenger – 1996 will lift you…
Marvel’s Infinity Saga Concert Experience

Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Marvel’s Infinity Saga Concert Experience

Sydney Opera House Sydney, NSW, Australia
Avengers, assemble! Experience Marvel’s Infinity Saga like never before, with this brand-new film concert spanning 23 movies in one unforgettable event, with music performed live by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. The Marvel Cinematic Universe encapsulates some of the biggest movies in cinema history, making characters like Iron Man, Captain America…
Home Alone In Concert

Queensland Symphony Orchestra: Home Alone In Concert

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Glenelg St, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Lock the doors and prime your boobytraps, it’s time for everyone’s favourite Culkin in this beloved holiday film, Home Alone in Concert. Enjoy this quintessential Christmas classic like you’ve never see (or heard) before as you watch Kevin’s hilarious antics on the big screen with a live symphony orchestra! In…

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Live in Concert

Hamer Hall 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a celebration of the holiday spirit no home should be without! Why is the Grinch such a grouch? No one seems to know, until little Cindy Lou Who takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and the Grinch’s world…

West Australian Symphony Orchestra: Gladiator in Concert

Riverside Theatre, Perth 21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth, WA, Australia
Experience a concert of epic proportions when the West Australian Symphony Orchestra presents Gladiator live in concert. Relive the legendary five-time Academy Award® winning film on the big screen while WASO performs Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard’s iconic score with the WASO Chorus and soloist Sophie Foster. Maximus, formerly one of the…
Nocturne

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra: Nocturne

Grainger Studio Adelaide, SA, Australia
Copland captures the stillness of night and the quiet resilience of the American spirit in his Rodeo: Corral Nocturne. Silvestrov’s Prayer for Ukraine is a poignant meditation on hope, and Caroline Shaw’s in manus tuas and Entr’acte introduce contemporary textures and hypnotic rhythms. A featherlight touch of piano in Silvestrov’s The Messenger – 1996 will lift you…

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Live in Concert

Hamer Hall 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank, VIC, Australia
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a celebration of the holiday spirit no home should be without! Why is the Grinch such a grouch? No one seems to know, until little Cindy Lou Who takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and the Grinch’s world…

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